US Bridges

Nfa A275 over Coops Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · In City of Dunlap · Structure no. 770A2750001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A275 over Coops Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A275 over Coops Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A275
CrossesCoops Creek
LocationIn City of Dunlap
RouteCity Street 275
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37467, -85.39926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A275 over Coops Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A275 over Coops Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A275 over Coops Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A275 over Coops Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A275 over Coops Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.